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Doctors Should be Political, but not Political as Doctors

Sensible Medicine

As seems to be the norm on Sensible Medicine these days, whenever John, Vinay, or I publicly disagree with one another, one of our readers chimes in to explain how all of us are off the mark. Today I am happy to post the latest comeuppance, this one by Dr. Thomas Huddle. Adam Cifu Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. If you appreciate our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Sometimes It's More than Just a Nosebleed

Emergency Medicine News

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Single Center Retrospective Validation of an Artificial Intelligence ECG Model Detecting Acute Coronary Occlusion

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Abstract of QOH Retrospective Data by Willy Frick MD et al.

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ABEM to Overhaul Certification Exam in 2026

Emergency Medicine News

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Clinical Update: Malaria Prevention and Vaccination 2024

PHARM

Dr Tom Everett and Dr Constance Osborne Public Health England (PHE) have published updated guidance on malaria prevention for travellers from the UK.

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The Cutting Edge of Cardiac Care

Emergency Medicine News

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Where to go for foundation training?

Mind The Bleep

This article has been written with final year medical students in mind, deciding where to go for foundation training. As an FY2, it is one of the questions I get asked most by medical students. You might already have a clear idea of where they want to be, but if you don’t (or just want some advice/reassurance) then keep reading! Context: I have spent both years of my foundation training in a district general hospital (DGH) in the North East of England after studying at the University of Gl

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How to Assess a Chest Drain

Mind The Bleep

Although as an FY1/2 you wouldn’t be expected to insert a chest drain yourself but you will often be called out of hours to review a drain for a variety of reasons: Not swinging/bubbling Not draining Painful “It needs flushed and I don’t do that” Indications for a chest drain: ( BTS guidelines ) Tension pneumothorax or large symptomatic pneumothorax Large pleural effusion Pleuradesis Post thoracoscopy/surgery Empyema How to assess a chest drain: 1.

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Your Patient is ‘Drunk’ but Didn't Drink Alcohol

Emergency Medicine News

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Clinical Attachments

Mind The Bleep

and everything else you need to know about them! What is a clinical attachment? A clinical attachment is a short period of time (can be anywhere from a month up to a year) where a qualified medical graduate, i.e., having sat their PLAB 2 and in the process of getting GMC registered, is attached to a trust hospital in the NHS with the primary purpose of gaining NHS experience.

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Oh, for the Days of Paper Prescriptions

Emergency Medicine News

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IELTs vs OET: The Essentials

Mind The Bleep

Choosing between IELTS and OET is an intense conundrum for many Medical students and qualified Healthcare Professionals who plan to practice in the UK. This article aims to shed light on both exams to help you make an informed choice on what’s best for you. What is IELTS & OET? IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System. OET stands for Occupational English Test.

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Take an Adventure in Rural Locums (Just Don't Poke Any Woodchucks)

Emergency Medicine News

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Patel – High-Dose B12 in Septic Shock

University of Maryland CC Project

Dr. Jayshil Patel is an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a board certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine. His particularly research […] Dr. Jayshil Patel is an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a board certified physician in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and critical care medicine.

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ED Care for Heart Transplant Patients is Straightforward Once You Know the Rules

Emergency Medicine News

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Is this MPox?

Pediatric Education

Patient Presentation A 16-year-old male came to clinic with a rash that he was worried was monkey pox. He had had a few lesions on his arms that he said had progressed from being papular to being vesicular over a couple of days. They were not spreading. He said they were quite pruritic and he denied any fever, chills, myalgia, headache or lymphadenopathy.

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Emergency Medicine Takes a Village

Emergency Medicine News

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EPs are Legally Obligated to Patients, Even in Face of Law Enforcement Demands

Emergency Medicine News

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Noninvasive Hemostasis for Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage

Emergency Medicine News

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Reducing Pediatric CTs Just Got Easier

Emergency Medicine News

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Technology & Inventions

Emergency Medicine News

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UpToDate

Emergency Medicine News

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Letter to the Editor: Midlevel Puppy Mills Pushing EPs Out

Emergency Medicine News

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Letter to the Editor: Hope for EM's Fight Against PE

Emergency Medicine News

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Letter to the Editor: EM is the Stepchild of the Hospital

Emergency Medicine News

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Letter to the Editor: Good Luck Giving EM Back to Physicians

Emergency Medicine News

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Letter to the Editor: Procedures Article Hit Home

Emergency Medicine News

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When the Good News is Not-Bad News

Emergency Medicine News

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Facial Edema, Lump in Throat: What's the Diagnosis?

Emergency Medicine News

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Sobering Solutions for Alcohol Use Disorder

Emergency Medicine News

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Suprasternal View Can Identify Aortic Dissection

Emergency Medicine News

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Symptom: Bleeding, Smelly Wound

Emergency Medicine News

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